Minapharm Pharmaceuticals is a regional leading pharmaceutical company headquartered in Cairo/Egypt. Through its subsidiary Rhein-Minapharm Biogenetics it serves the development and manufacturing of therapeutic proteins using different eukaryotic expression systems (yeast and mammalian cell culture). A highly experienced team and strategic alliances with national as well as international partners of high reputation form the basis for offering premier thera­peu­tic solutions to many patients. We believe that it is our primary responsibility to provide access to innovative medicine.
Minapharm's R&D department is currently developing processes for an impressive number of pipeline projects, based on the single cell yeast Hansenula polymorpha as well as CHO cells as expression systems. An increasing number of bulk products are produced in Rhein-Minapharm's own production facility using state of the art and innovative tech­nologies. Final dosage forms are commercialized by Minapharm Pharmaceuticals in the MENA market. In 2010 Mina­pharm acqui­red Berlin based ProBioGen AG strengthening Minapharm's ambitions in continuation and expansion of the biologics field.
ProBioGen is a renowned Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and technology provider with focus on cell line engineering, process development (upstream and downstream process) and GMP manu­fac­tu­ring of biopharmaceuticals.
Project Manager Biopharmaceuticals (f/m) for Minapharm's location in Cairo/Egypt
Your responsibilities include: The Project Manager Biopharmaceuticals will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of a number of bio­pharma­ceutical pipeline products based on a strong interface with related departments in Minapharm and Rhein-Mina­pharm as well as international partners.
You should fulfill the following main tasks relevant for the job:
Process development and regulatory affairs
Formation and coordination of motivated international and local teams for process development of new biopharmaceutical products for local and regional markets in laboratory scale (2 L)
Supervision and coordination of relevant process documentation (development reports, batch records, SOPs, stability studies)
Coordination and participation in upscale of development processes to pilot or production scale (50-2000 L) together with relevant managers of production units as well as CMO's
Lead in transfer of processes to production unit
Participation in technical discussions with local authorities for registration and product quality issues
Cross-functional interaction with internal and external institutions
Strict cooperation with other departments of the organization or related affiliates (e.g. Minapharm depart­ments such as marketing, regulatory affairs, QA, engineering and production as well as ProBioGen depart­ments) and external parties
Publication of scientific results
Partial responsibility for the training and development of R&D employees
Participation in acquisition of new projects of interest for local and regional market
Participation and organization of internal and external meetings and conferences
Other responsibilities
Involvement in structuring and recruitment of relevant department staff
Maintenance, development and upgrade of laboratory facilities
Budgeting responsibility
Your profile: You hold a Masters or PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy or any other compa­ra­ble qualification. Optimally you gained several years of experience in industrial research. A strong record in project management is mandatory. You have strong team leader skills and are characterized through well-structured and self-dependent work with a high flexibility. A robust proficiency in cell culture techniques, microbial fermentation and/or protein purification techniques are required.
We offer you excellent career options in a young team in a fast growing biotechnology company with a friendly working atmosphere, modern laboratory facilities and a competitive overall package.
If you are interested, please send your complete application documents to Dr. Jan Rohde: jrohde@minapharm.com